Buying guide
Getting financial support for buying your first home in New Zealand
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Buying your first home is more achievable with financial support. You can boost your deposit by withdrawing from your KiwiSaver after three years of contributions.
The First Home Loan scheme from Kāinga Ora helps by lowering the required deposit to as little as 5%. For Māori building on multiple-owned land, Kāinga Whenua Loans are available through Kāinga Ora and Kiwibank.
Additionally, help from family, such as cash gifts or loan guarantees, can provide a significant boost.
What you’ll learn:
Financial help for buying your first home
1. Using your KiwiSaver
Your KiwiSaver can be a big help when buying a home.
2. First Home Loan
You and your partner might be eligible for the same financial help, meaning you can build a bigger deposit together.
3 Kāinga Whenua Loans
4. Help from family
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